Stroke

A stroke occurs when an artery in your brain is blocked or leaks. This causes the oxygen-deprived brain cells to begin dying within minutes. During a stroke, you feel sudden numbness and confusion or have trouble walking and seeing. If left untreated, a stroke can cause long-term disability.

In fact, strokes are the leading cause of long-term disabilities. People who receive treatment within 3 hours of having a stroke are less likely to have disabilities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 93 percent of people knew sudden numbness on one side was a stroke symptom. But only 38 percent knew all the symptoms that would prompt them to seek emergency care.

FAST is an acronym used as a mnemonic to help detect and enhance responsiveness to stroke victim needs. The acronym stands for

• Facial drooping,
• Arm weakness,
• Speech difficulties
• Time to call emergency services.[1]

Facial drooping:

A section of the face, usually only on one side, that is drooping and hard to move. This can be recognized by a crooked smile.

Arm weakness:

The inability to raise one's arm fully

Speech difficulties:

An inability or difficulty to understand or produce speech

Time:

If any of the symptoms above are showing, time is of the essence; call the emergency services or go to the hospital

Risk factors for stroke include:

• high blood pressure
• family history of stroke
• smoking, especially when combined with oral contraceptives
• being African-American
• being femal

Prevention

• controlling high blood pressure with medications or surgery
• maintain a healthy lifestyle
• complete with regular exercise
• a healthy diet that’s low in sodium
• Avoid smoking
• drink only in moderation

Above all discussion we can say that only a good health habits can lower your risk of stroke. so be safe be healthy

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